Every year, on the second Sunday of May, we take time to celebrate mothers and show our appreciation for them and all the amazing things they do. It is important to give your mother a reason to cherish this day for the rest of the year, but often times, you just cannot think of any creative gift ideas that you have not already used. Here is some Mother’s Day gift inspiration that will help make May 8 a special day for your mom.

Flowers

Flowers may not be the most creative gift, but that does not mean that she will not love them. Either way, picking out a beautiful bouquet of flowers at the grocery store or the florist will undoubtedly brighten her day.

Edible Arrangement

A good alternative to flowers would be ordering an Edible Arrangement. An Edible Arrangement is a delicately arranged fresh fruit basket that is both visually appealing and delicious.

Coupon booklets

You are never too old to make a coupon booklet that she can use for the rest of the month. A coupon book is the perfect way to show her that you want to help her out around the house. Make sure to add, “I will make dinner,” “I will do the laundry,” “I will do the dishes” and other helpful jobs which recognize all that she does.

Breakfast in bed

Surprise her with breakfast in the comfort of her own bed. This way, she has the chance to sleep in and does not have to worry about making breakfast for the rest of the family.

Books

If she likes to read, she would love receiving a book that she can enjoy on Mother’s Day. Get her a book that she can read whenever she has free time. Knowing that you spent the time trying to find a book that fits her personality will make it a sentimental gift to remember.

Family pictures

A great idea for a nostalgic gift would be picture frames or a scrapbook filled with old family photos. She will appreciate the effort you put into choosing pictures that capture good memories.

Explore nature

Living in the Washington D.C. area, we are surrounded by exquisite gardens that are filled with flowers in the spring. Take advantage of these scenic locations and have a nice, relaxing day with her. Some good gardens to visit are the Botanical Gardens, Dumbarton Oaks, and Hillwood Estate, Museums, and Gardens. If the weather is nice,  you can also take her on a walk or hike or prepare a picnic.

Get out of the house

Whether it is going out to eat for dinner or going to a movie as a family, sometimes it is good to get out of the house and treat yourself. It would be a good idea to make reservations for her favorite restaurant or buy tickets to a new movie that she wanted to see in theaters. You could even take her to see the new movie, “Mother’s Day”, starring Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts and Jason Sudeikis.

Just remember that Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 8 this year. Make sure to plan ahead in order to make this a memorable day for your mom. Above all, the best gift she can receive is spending time with you.